Site-Resolved Quantum Simulation of Fermion Lattice Problems

Abstract

With the long-term goal of understanding high-temperature superconductivity (whose explanation has remained elusive since its 1987 discovery), we have worked towards site-resolved, spin-sensitive imaging of a two-dimensional square lattice of ultra-cold atoms. Such an approach may reveal the microscopic struggle between magnetism and superfluidity in square lattices. En route to this goal, we have constructed an ultra-high vacuum system, assembled laser cooling systems, tested high-resolution microscopes that are compatible with our system, developed a new wavelength for laser cooling and probing, and successfully trapped roughly 500 million atoms of fermionic potassium.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2011
Accession Number
ADA546003

Entities

People

  • Joseph H. Thywissen

Organizations

  • University of Toronto

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Crystal Lattices
  • Engineering
  • High Resolution
  • High Temperature
  • Laser Cooling
  • Low Temperature
  • Magneto Optical Traps
  • Optical Lattices
  • Phase Diagrams
  • Physics
  • Quantum Computers
  • Quantum Computing
  • Simulations
  • Students
  • Subatomic Particles
  • Superconductivity
  • Two Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Nanoscale Plasmonic Nanotechnology
  • Quantum spin resonance or Electron Paramagnetic Resonance spectroscopy.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Quantum Computing